I find one of the most talked about topics in writing is “show don’t tell”. It doesn’t seem to matter how much I try not to I still do, and I also find myself repeating words or not describing actions well.

I stumbled on this list of body language for us to keep near us while writing.

he lowered his head
she hung her head
he ducked
she bowed her head
he covered his eyes with a hand
she pressed her hands to her cheeks

she raised her chin
he lifted his chin

her hands squeezed into fists
his hands tightened into fists
she clenched her fists
she balled her fists
he unclenched his fists
her arms remained at her sides

he shrugged
she gave a half shrug
he lifted his shoulder in a half shrug
she gave a dismissive wave of her hand

So you received the dreaded rejection letter. Well it was bound to happen. You are in great company, and I wasn’t talking about me. If you are a writer, then rejection will be a part of your everyday life. Author David Eddings said, “If you don’t have callouses on your soul, writing isn’t for you. Take up knitting instead.” Funny but true.

When you get your rejection letter and odds are you will, treating it as an insult and allowing it to bring out the worst in you will stall your dream of becoming an Author.

Those who are successful as novelists recover and learn from their rejection letters. They use them as motivation to become better writers. They recognize that rejection hurts, but see it as part of the process. They also take action.

Wallow then write – Give yourself thirty minutes or so to get the rejection out of your system, then get…

View on original Evelina sitePantheon and fountain of the PantheonWhen it rains and I don’t have an umbrella, I just work the headscarf! The perfectly proportinoed sphere and oculusHoel at the of the dome, also called the eye of the dome. When the camera can’t focus because the art is too detailedThe marble floor contains geometric patterns and hole to drain the water when it rainsWearing: Zara coat, Zara dress, Converse shoes, Michael Kors purse and a scarf

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The Pantheon is one of Rome’s must see sights even 2000 years after construction. The Pantheon used to be a Roman temple but now serves as a church. Situated at Piazza della Rotonda across from the beautiful Fontana (fountain) del Pantheon, the dome remains the most fascinating aspect because of the perfectly proportioned sphere and hole. The hole/ oculus of the dome is the only source…

Time is always a factorand that goes for readers too. So, make it easy for followers to follow. Here are 7 ways to keep followers following, but the most important thing is to faithfully respond in kind and don’t take anything for granted.

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1.Make sure your author namestands out or brand: Some authors also add a tagline or description that clearly describes the type of writing they do. For example, novelist CJ Lyons’ is “Thrillers with Heart.”

2.Email newsletter signup: Whether you send it once a year or once a week, start a free email newsletter to stay in touch with readers…